Musicians play on through stormy weather at Flint Hills Counterpoint festival
The annual Flint Hills Counterpoint festival in Peabody, Kansas, celebrates music, art, and conservation.
June 10, 2026Kevin Rabas
Past Poet Laureate of Kansas (2017-2019) Kevin Rabas teaches at Emporia State University, where he directs the creative writing program. He has 16 books, including "Elizabeth’s City." Rabas is also a jazz drummer. He lives in Newton, Kansas.
Central Standard Bluegrass Band brings their peppy, hopeful brand of 'jam grass' to a Wichita microbrewery every Tuesday night
Our critic caught a set at Central Standard Brewing in late March.
April 07, 2026
‘Seized’ is a measured, hopeful case study about freedom of the press
Kansas City filmmaker Sharon Liese’s documentary about the raid on the Marion County Record premiered last week at the Sundance Film Festival. Tickets to screen the film online are available for a (very) limited time.
January 31, 2026
Composer David Lord goes ‘Way Over the Rainbow’
An upcoming Wichita release party for the new album will celebrate this hometown jazz luminary.
December 23, 2025
Thor Bonner Jazz Trio plays Bubba’s 33 on 'Prohibition Day'
Bonner, Caleb Abbot, and Christopher Shaw —serious musicians who know how to have a little fun — livened up an establishment with a "strong sports bar vibe."
December 13, 2025